List of Birthstones for Each Month

Since the first century, birthstones have been used with the hope of giving luck to the person wearing it. Every month has a particular gemstone associated with it. With this article, I will help you choose the right birthstone for you or your loved ones.

It is important to understand that different traditions associate different gemstones with each month. If you want to choose a birthstone with the most significance then choose from the older traditions else you can choose a gemstone that you like the most. Here in India, people firmly that it is the gemstone that chooses the person rather than the other way round. So, if for no known reason, you feel attracted to a particular gem, then maybe the gemstone is trying to attach itself to you. Given below is a list of birthstones for each month.

January

Traditional Birthstone - Garnet
Modern Birthstone - Garnet

For people born in January both the traditional and modern birthstone is Garnet. Garnets are reasonably priced stones and are far less expensive than pink tourmaline and ruby. They look beautiful in rings, pendants and necklaces.

February

Traditional Birthstone - Amethyst
Modern Birthstone - Amethyst

For people born in February both the traditional and modern birthstone is Amethyst. Amethysts are totally affordable purple gemstones and are a symbol of sincerity, security and peace of mind. They look beautiful in rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

March

Traditional Birthstone - Bloodstone
Modern Birthstone - Aquamarine

For people born in March the traditional birthstone is the Bloodstone while the modern birthstone is Aquamarine. Bloodstones are inexpensive earth stones and are generally used in pendants, bolo ties and bead necklaces. Aquamarines are medium priced and are clear light blue or blue green in color. Transparent aquamarines too are available which sparkle and look very attractive. Aquamarines make beautiful pendants too.

April

Traditional Birthstone - Diamond
Modern Birthstone - Diamond

For people born in April both the traditional and modern birthstone is Diamond. Diamonds are famous for their durability and glamor and they represent purity, eternal love and faith. Diamonds can make any piece of jewelry look a million times better.

May

Traditional Birthstone - Emerald
Modern Birthstone - Emerald

For people born in May both the traditional and modern birthstone is Emerald. Emeralds are much admired wonderful green stones and are often used by energy healers for healing relationships, hearth and health. Thanks to its stunning beauty, emeralds can be used in all types of jewelry.

June

Traditional Birthstone - Alexandrite
Modern Birthstone - Pearl

For people born in June the traditional birthstone is the Alexandrite while the modern birthstone is Pearl. Alexandrites are beautiful rare stones that change its color from red to green depending on the amount of light that is passing through it. It is usually very difficult to find natural alexandrite stones in the market but synthetic stones are freely available. Alexandrites make beautiful rings. Pearls are symbols for love and a pearl necklace is a truly classic piece of jewelry that everybody treasures and loves.

July

Traditional Birthstone - Ruby
Modern Birthstone - Ruby

For people born in July both the traditional and modern birthstone is Ruby. Rubies are usually known as the stone of love because of its deep red color and look beautiful in all types of jewelry.

August

Traditional Birthstone - Sardonyx
Modern Birthstone - Peridot

For people born in August the traditional birthstone is the Sardonyx while the modern birthstone is Peridot. Sardonyxs are small, very elegant looking black stones that are often used along with other gemstones like pearls to create elegant jewelry. Peridots are olive green in color and are very less costly when compared to green tourmaline. They can be worn in all forms of jewelry.

September

Traditional Birthstone - Sapphire
Modern Birthstone - Sapphire

For people born in September both the traditional and modern birthstone is Sapphire. Sapphires are available in every color except red while blue is the most common color. Sapphires are often used as substitutes for diamonds and are often made part of the engagement rings as they help express commitment and loyalty.

October

Traditional Birthstone - Tourmaline
Modern Birthstone - Tourmaline

For people born in October both the traditional and modern birthstone is Tourmaline. These gemstones are available in many shades and colors but the most common colors are pink and green. These stones are rather expensive and look nice in all pieces of jewelry.

November

Traditional Birthstone - Citrine
Modern Birthstone - Citrine

For people born in October both the traditional and modern birthstone is Citrine. As these stones are available in a beautiful shade of yellow, they are often used as an alternative to yellow sapphire or a yellow diamond and are also used along with amethyst and garnet to make multi-colored jewelry.

December

Traditional Birthstone - Turquoise
Modern Birthstone - Turquoise

For people born in December both the traditional and modern birthstone is Turquoise. These are vibrant light blue stones and are reasonably priced. They make lovely pendants and earrings.

Well, we have reached the end of the list. I hope you have found the information provided useful and have enjoyed reading the article as much as I have enjoyed compiling it.